This Dead Poets Society spoof is delightfully absurd

Saturday Night Live veteran Fred Armisen returned to host the season finale, and he did not disappoint. He starred as Mr. Bunting in an excellent pre-taped spoof of Dead Poets Society.

You likely know how the story goes. The beloved English teacher (in the movie, it's Robin Williams as Mr. Keating) takes the fall for a boarding school student's suicide. When he goes to collect his personal items from his classroom after being fired, he's met with a moving show of support from students.

Well, let's just say SNL's version goes a little bit differently. Be sure to watch for the twist at the end. Julie Kliegman

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